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LJ55 PHK

2005 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,079 mi
Last recorded75,079 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk56,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 PHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 75,079 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 75,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 72,876 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 72,876 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,615 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,318 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 61,524 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,308 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exh mount broken

Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n\s\f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,963 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 24,129 miles

N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT .

Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,806 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,449 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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LJ55 PHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 56,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 PHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ55 PHK registered?

LJ55 PHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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